b'GOVERNMENT RELATIONSGOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATETo receive the most up-to-date information on whats happening in theThe federal government is calling on provinces and territories scaffold and access industry, visit www.accessassociation.ca or emailto expedite removal of their barriers to foreigninfo@accessassociation.ca and sign up for our email newsletter. credential recognition.$600 million through the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE APRIL 2024 FEDERAL BUDGET, FAIRNESS FOR EVERY GENERATION: to support innovative solutions for the next generation of $90 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, for thehousing in Canada. Apprenticeship Service to help create placements with small$300 million through the Housing Supply Challenge to developand medium-sized enterprises for apprentices. solutions to remove barriers that hinder housing supply.$10 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, for the $191.8 million over seven years and $7.1 million per yearSkilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program toongoing to conduct research and development on innovative encourage Canadians to explore and prepare for careers in construction materials and to revitalize national housing and the skilledtrades. building standards to encourage low-carbon$50 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, toconstruction solutions. Employment and Social Development Canada for the Foreign$38 million through the Green Construction through WoodCredential Recognition Program to streamline foreignprogram to encourage the use of innovative wood-based credential recognition in the construction and health sectors.building technologies in construction projects.8THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ACCESS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'